moved itself from Indiana to Ukia, California. Jim claimed that he envisioned total destruction of Indiana, and so he beckoned his following to come with him to California. However, this move was more likely a way to force his people to prove their faith to him and make themselves more dependent on him. Within California the group moved twice more until alleged allegations against the People's Temple forced Jim Jones to move his people once more to Guyana. In Guyana Jim's following established the "People's Temple Agricultural Project". During the late 1970's Jim abused prescription drugs and became paranoid of all outsiders. When the colony was visited by Congressmen Leo Ryan to investigate the possibility that some of the members of the group were being held not of their own free will, Jim reacted with force. The People's Temple attacked and killed four people. Following this action Jim predicted the end of his society and ordered the mass murder/suicide of 638 adults and 276 children by having them drink cyanide-laced kool-aid. Fundamentally, the class structure of Jim Jones's Guyana society had two primary levels; Jim Jones and his followers. However, a small group of women did serve as a personal council to Mr. Jones. A group of co-ministers ruled at a higher level than most of his other followers during the early years of his "society". Another group of people designated by Jim Jones was his appointed committee in charge of enforcing rules. Politically, his group was ruled with a socialistic attitude with influences of Pentascopal Christianity. Much like Aldous Huxley's society, the followers of Jim Jones were greatly influenced through propaganda techniques. The voice of Mr. Jones was broadcast day and night in his Guyana Community. All that was taught was what Jim wanted to be taught. Religiously, Jim placed himself above "god". Strict worship of Mr. Jones was practiced. Equality was preached consistently thr...
